Exercise

The Pros and Cons of At-Home Fitness

Though gym membership traditionally increases in January, February can find many of uswanting to stay out of the cold and work out at home. For those who do stay home, thetelevision is often our “trainer” through the use of streaming services,exercise DVDs andgaming systems that offer fitness programs (e.g., the Wii, XBox and Playstation). With […]

Beat the Mid-Day Slump

Mid-day slumps have been attributed to a variety of things including a body’s natural sleep cycle and our lower afternoon body temperature. They’re real, and you can do things to help keep yourself alert, energetic and feeling healthy. Don’t reach for that candy bar, or caffeinated beverage when you feel tired during the day. You […]

Metabolic Syndrome

Just over twenty years ago, researchers and medical professionals identified and named a group of risk factors that greatly increase the risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, and diabetes. The ability to more accurately identify these risks helps doctors more effectively guide and monitor their patients. This group of risk factors is called […]

Metabolism Makeover

What is metabolism? “Metabolism” refers to how well and how efficiently our body functions to help us digest food and convert that food into usable energy. Metabolism also helps our body circulate blood, grow new cells, supports brain and nerve activity, contracts muscles, and helps our body to fight against disease. The rate at which […]

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